One of B.C.’s premier tourist attractions has set a date to reopen for summer as B.C. begins relaxing COVID-19 restrictions.
Whistler Blackcomb is targeting May 31 for its summer launch.
The popular resort property was closed in March as B.C. rolled out its spring “circuit-breaker” amid a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The reopening will see lifts resume service for hikers accessing the alpine backcountry and for mountain bike trail riders.
The Whistler Mountain Bike Park will also reopen.
The plan will require visitors to wear masks in certain areas such as lift lineups and indoor areas and to maintain two metres distance form one another.
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Chairlift and gondola capacity have been reduced, and staff have installed plexiglass barriers in some areas.
Visitors will also be asked to stay home if they are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms.
B.C. announced its reopening plan on Tuesday, which calls for provincial travel restrictions to lift on June 15 at the earliest.